Find Smithfield, IL Elementary Phonics Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Sheryl C.

• Canton, IL 61520 ( 13.8 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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Read More About Sheryl C...

I passionately enjoy teaching and working with children. I believe that all students deserve to have a quality education and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. I want my students to learn the fundamental content of the courses I teach. Beyond that, I hope to foster critical thinking, facilitate the acquisition of life-long learning skills and help develop problem-solving strategies that can be used both inside and outside of the classroom. I hope to help all of my students grow as indivduals in this ever changing world.
As a graduate student working towards earning my Master's in Education, I presently observe and do field research studies with students at the elementary age. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree which has enabled me to gain in depth experience and comprehension in mathematics. I have worked with school children for several y ... read more

Dorothy L.

• Galesburg, IL 61401 ( 28.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math

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A Little Bit About Me...

I approach teaching is “learner centered.” I first determine a student’s personality and learning style. Then, I tailor the instruction to use his or her strengths to accelerate comprehension. Building on the basics is essential to progressing through a subject area. Therefore, I will diagnose any gaps in learning and cover these before progressing. I am very encouraging and supportive, and at the same time have high expectations for all my students. My belief in the student goes a long way to motivating achievement in them.
I believe there are no bad students, just bad methods of teaching. Therefore, I have sought out the best methods of teaching to aid my students in understanding a subject, building on the basics. I have used these methods successfully as a homebound instructor for middle school and high school students. I also have experience working with ‘learning disabled’ an ... read more

Rachel W.

• Brimfield, IL 61517 ( 29.5 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies

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A Little Bit About Me...

I don't believe in giving a student the answers to their questions. Rather, I think it is important to help them find the answers themselves--understanding the process will enable them to perform on their own. For example, rather than editing a student's paper, I will go through it line by line and have them help me find the errors.
I have a very strong background in writing. My experience includes my graduate research and thesis, news writing for a tv station, in addition to 6 years of writing for academia. I spent a semester in Pau, France and can tutor beginning to intermediate level students. I graduated with a 3.9 GPA in high school, college and graduate school.